Andrew Clarke, Podiatrist » Foot Care

Walk the Talk – 2010

Andrew — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:47:00 +0000

Walking is probably the easiest and cheapest form of exercise available to us. The 702 Walk the Talk takes place on 25 July and 50,000 entrants are expected to hit the streets of Johannesburg.

Warts and All!

Andrew — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:51:04 +0000

Warts or verrucae pedis,(meaning of the foot), to give them their medical name seem to be on the increase in our practice.

Verrucae are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which commonly infects the skin. It affects the lower layers of the skin and causes a change in the growth pattern of the skin which results in a small tumour. However, this tumour is BENIGN!

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Andrew — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:18:00 +0000

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Over the past few weeks, I have seen an increasing number of patients of all ages complaining of Heel Pain – usually diagnosed as Plantar Fasciitis (PF).

The pain is usually persistent and occurs under the heel pad and around the heel. Often it only affects one foot, but after questioning and examination, they admit to "a bit of discomfort in the other foot."

Toxic leather shoes? Don't panic!

Andrew — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:00:54 +0000

"Warning: toxic leather shoes sold here" This scary headline appeared on page 5 of today's The Sunday Independent, over an article about the potential danger to the environment from the toxins/chemicals used in the tanning process of many of the leathers used to make our shoes.

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